I promised to take care of the cat

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Richard East, also known as Van Cat Meow, is a nomad from Tasmania. He and his cat Willow travel around Australia in a van.  “I didn’t know where I fit in the world. If you’d asked me when I was ten what I’d be doing in twenty years’ time, I suspect my answer would have been exactly this. Exploration and adventure — the kinds of things we lose sight of as we’re thrown into adulthood.”

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Storytelling. An art of imagination! Elaine Muray

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Storyteller Elaine Muray immerses the audience in a unique and intense performance of narrative communications. Elaine focuses on creating clear physical transitions between characters for effective interaction bringing characters and stories to life.

Human Rights. What is our global obligation? Shelley K. White, Simmons University

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Human Rights. What is our global obligation?
Whom do we honor and whom do we fight for as a global society? Associate professor Shelley K. White of Simmons University explores human rights, questioning global obligations and access disparities. She reflects on personal experiences with death and the urgent need to honor the histories of marginalized lives. She emphasizes the different realities faced by children. Shelley is a member of WE organization, advocating for sustainable change. 

North Balwyn Repair Cafe – Australia

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We all have sentimental treasures around our home. Some are broken sitting in a drawer. Ah heck, some items are just practical but when they break, our throw-away society is to trash and replace them. Don’t toss it, repair it!! Patrons of North Balwyn’s Repair Cafe in Australia share their thoughts on why they are utilizing Repair Cafe. You will be pleasantly amused with some of the items being repaired and mended.

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Repair Cafe North Balwyn Australia. Andrew Tynan & Anne Davey

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What sentimental items do you have at home that are broken or unused? Instead of tossing them away, consider fixing them! Repair Cafes around the world help prevent waste. Event coordinator Anne Davey and Andrew Tynan founder of North Balwyn Repair Cafe in Melbourne, emphasize the importance of developing problem-solving skills in society and mending broken belongings. Also, patrons of North Balwyn Repair Cafe share experiences. (The concept originated in Amsterdam in 2009, initiated by Martine Postma, and has since promoted sustainability at a local level.)